Telemetry Patient Care Assistant: Comfort & Safety

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ College is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under the model of care at TCH, emphasizing collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks, ensuring safety, and orienting patients and families to the hospital environment during hospitalization, all while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0-1 years of experience required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks as assigned by the RN following Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene, documenting according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital environment and facilitate communication throughout hospitalization.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Personal accountability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Christ College is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under the model of care at TCH, emphasizing collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks, ensuring safety, and orienting patients and families to the hospital environment during hospitalization, all while maintaining confidentiality